John Carlyon autograph book, 1931, with correspondence, 1930-1954
John Carlyon autograph book, 1931, with correspondence, 1930-1954
About this item
Full title
Author / Creator
Date
1930-1954
Call Numbers
MLMSS 1235
Record Identifier
Reference Code
Formats
Physical Description
Contents
(2") box
1 box of textual material
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Subjects
More information
Scope and Contents
Contents
Series 01: Autograph book, kept by Carlyon at the time of his walk, 1931.
Series 02: Miscellaneous papers, 1930-1954
A. Pamphlet concerning his journey.
B. Correspondence, mainly concerning the nature and purpose of his walk, 1930-1954.
C. Envelopes addressed to John Carlyon, bearing numerous postmarks, 1932-1934.
Alternative Titles
Full title
John Carlyon autograph book, 1931, with correspondence, 1930-1954
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Pic.Acc.No.978
Description source
Information upgraded from Manuscripts Leaf Catalogue No. 1 (8-288B) as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012
Contextual Information
Administrative / Biographical history
Born in Bendigo, Victoria. Walked from Cape York to Wilson's Promontory, beginning 26 August 1930 and finishing 16 October 1931. He then continued his walk around Australia, completing the journey December 1933
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 1235
Record Identifier
1l4dkQq1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1l4dkQq1
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Reference code
422218
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